Unarmed Hyderabad Police Deputy Commissioner Fires at Suspect in Self-Defense During Chase

Oct 25, 2025 09:23 pm CST

A dramatic incident unfolded in Hyderabad as Deputy Commissioner S Chaitanya Kumar, while pursuing a cell phone theft suspect, was forced to grab his colleague's weapon and fire in self-defense when the suspect attempted to stab him. The injured suspect was immediately hospitalized as authorities continue their investigation into the shooting at Victoria playground.